Clinical Social Worker Peds Oncology

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Commitment bonus (paid over 1 year)

Descripción de la vacante

Duke Health in Durham, NC is hiring a Clinical Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning services. The role supports patients and families dealing with hospitalization, illness and treatment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Level I focuses on independent practice with supervision as needed, while Level II adds leadership, supervision, and program implementation responsibilities. Licensure in NC is required.

Formación

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• Two years of postinternship social work experience in a healthcare or social service setting required for Level I; five years for Level II.
• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential from NC.
• Knowledge of NASW ethics and licensure regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental needs.
• Develop and implement individualized psychosocial treatment plans including crisis intervention and various therapy modalities.
• Provide medical/psychosocial education and coordinate posthospital services with the healthcare team.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor social workers and clinical social workers; participate in staffing and performance initiatives.

Conocimientos

NASW ethics

Verbal communication

Written communication

Clinical social work

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Autonomy

Educación

Master's degree in Social Work

Herramientas

Computer literacy

Descripción del empleo

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

$5,000.00 Commitment Bonus for External Candidates paid over 1 year for Clinical Social Worker position

Up to $8000.00 in relocation for External Candidates moving more thatn 50 miles for new position

The Clinical Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning services to support patients and families coping with hospitalization, illness, treatment, and complex life situations. Clinicians address emotional, behavioral, mental health, and substance use concerns while collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Level I

clinicians function as independent practitioners providing assessment, intervention, counseling, crisis response, and care coordination.

Level II

clinicians perform all Level I duties plus serve as team leaders, providing clinical and administrative supervision, supporting team operations, and participating in performance management.

Duties and Responsibilities

Level I Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and needs.
• Develop and implement individualized psychosocial treatment plans using appropriate interventions, including:
  • Crisis intervention
  • Short- and longterm individual, family, marital, and group therapy
  • Grief, loss, and bereavement counseling
• Screen, diagnose (using DSM criteria), and provide therapeutic interventions for mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Assist with identification, assessment, and management of cases involving abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and sexual assault; provide related training to healthcare professionals.
• Deliver patient and family education on coping with illness, treatment, hospitalization, and life changes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings; serve as a liaison providing clinical social work expertise.
• Provide consultation to healthcare team members within scope of practice.
• Maintain knowledge of medical/legal issues affecting patient care (e.g., advance directives, elder/child abuse laws).
• Coordinate patient and family needs for pre and posthospital services, including community resources.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, interventions, and encounters according to departmental and health system standards.
• Participate in teaching, training, research, committee work, and other academic activities supporting the institution's mission.
• Maintain accurate records, statistics, and required reports.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with trends in clinical social work and healthcare through supervision and continuing education.
• May participate in oncall or afterhours coverage as required.

Level II (In Addition to Level I)

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision for social workers and clinical social workers.
• Lead team meetings, coordinate staffing coverage, and support workflow management.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluation processes.
• Help implement departmental, hospital, and health system initiatives.
• Model advanced clinical practice, conflict resolution, and leadership behaviors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Level I

• Adherence to NASW ethical standards and NC licensure regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of clinical social work practices.
• Proficiency in assessment, interviewing, counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Working knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders and related interventions.
• Ability to practice autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and navigate change effectively.
• Basic computer skills.

Level II

• All Level I competencies, plus:
• Strong supervisory, leadership, and teambuilding skills.
• Ability to resolve conflict and support team performance.
• Ability to guide and implement organizational initiatives at the unit or department level.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Level I & Level II: Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.

Experience

• Level I:
  • Two years of postinternship social work experience in a healthcare or social service setting required.
  • Two years of recent postmaster's clinical experience preferred.
• Level II:
  • All Level I requirements plus five years postmaster's experience in a healthcare or social service setting.
  • Demonstrated experience in leadership and staff supervision.

Licensure / Certification

• Level I & Level II: Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential from the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board.

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